WD Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Store more data on fewer drives. The Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB drive from Western Digital packs 20TB into a standard 3.5-inch bay, so you expand your server or storage system without adding more hardware. As a result, you save space, power, and rack cost. In addition, its enterprise design suits systems that run around the clock.
Why choose this drive?
- 20TB of capacity: One drive stores large backups, video archives, and databases, so you manage fewer disks.
- Helium-sealed design: HelioSeal technology lowers power use and heat, which also helps your drive last in busy systems.
- Built for 24/7 use: A rated workload of up to 550TB per year and a 2.5 million hour MTBF rating make it dependable for enterprise use.
- Fast and steady transfers: 7200 RPM, 512MB cache, and sustained speeds of up to 291MB/s keep large files moving.
- Advanced technology: OptiNAND, a triple-stage actuator, and CMR recording deliver consistent performance for demanding workloads.
- Strong warranty: Western Digital backs it with a five-year limited warranty, so you buy with confidence.
Where can you use the Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB drive? (verify)
The Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB drive suits servers, storage arrays, and NAS systems that accept 3.5-inch SATA enterprise drives. It also works for cloud storage, backup, surveillance, and file servers. However, check that your system supports SATA 6Gb/s and drives of this capacity before you buy. Send us your server or NAS model, and we will confirm compatibility before you order. You can also read Western Digital’s official product information.
Specifications
- Brand: Western Digital (Ultrastar)
- Model: WD Ultrastar DC HC560 (WUH722020BLE6L4)
- Part number: 0F38785
- Capacity: 20TB
- Form factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
- Cache: 512MB
- Sustained transfer rate: up to 291MB/s
- Recording technology: CMR
- Sector size: 512e
- Security: Secure Erase (SE)
- MTBF: 2.5 million hours
- Workload rating: up to 550TB per year
- Warranty: 5-year limited
- Dimensions: 147 x 101.6 x 26.1 mm
- Weight: about 690 g
Planning your upgrade
First, check your system’s drive bays and SATA support. Next, plan your backup before you add or replace drives, so you protect your data. Also, consider the cooling in your chassis, because high-capacity drives work best with good airflow. Finally, ask our team to advise on how many drives you need.
